Nigerian Teen Sultan Agunbiade Set for ITTF Africa Championships

Sultan Agunbiade, standing at 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm), is emerging as a significant talent in Nigerian table tennis. He has received a wildcard invitation to represent Nigeria at the 2026 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Championships in Tangier, Morocco, marking his first appearance at a senior continental championship.

Agunbiade, who was the runner-up at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Cup, has gained recognition for his consistent performance over the past two years. His reputation was bolstered at the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos, where he reached the round of 16 in the Men’s Singles event before losing to India's Manush Shah.

Additionally, he played a crucial role in Nigeria's victory over Egypt in the Under-19 Boys’ Team final at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Accra, Ghana. Agunbiade defeated two-time African Youth champion Wassim Essid in the U-19 boys singles semi-finals but lost to compatriot Matthew Kuti in the final.

He is inspired by his father, Tajudeen Agunbiade, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, and Nigerian table tennis legend Quadri Aruna.